History
1949 | Runza® was Founded
In 1949, a legend was born. It all started with a small, cinder block stand with walk-up order windows. Ground-beef-and-cabbage entrepreneurs Sally Everett and her brother, Alex Brening, opened the restaurant near Pioneers Park.
1964
Donald Everett Sr.
Sally Everett's son, Donald Everett Sr., begins working full time at Runza®.
1966
Second Location
The second Runza® location opens at 56th & Holdrege in Lincoln, NE.
1966
Trademark
Donald Everett, Sr. purchases the trade name and incorporates Runza® Restaurants.
1979
Franchising
Runza® Restaurants begins franchising.
1979
Advertising
Runza® begins advertising on TV.
1981
Drive-Thrus
Drive-thru lanes replace car hops.
1983 | 20 Locations Strong
Runza® expands to 20 locations in Nebraska, Colorado, and Iowa.
1983
Runza® implements a new logo.
1985
Italian Love
The Italian Runza® Sandwich is introduced to the menu.
1987 | 40 Locations Strong
Runza® expands to 40 locations in Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa, and Kansas.
